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HB 1136 Engrossed 2016 Regular Session Lopinto
Abstract: Authorizes the disclosure of confidential data from birth and death certificates upon
request of a member of law enforcement.
Present law prohibits an employee of the state from disclosing data contained in vital records, except
as authorized by law.
Proposed law authorizes the state registrar to disclose the contents of birth and death certificates to
law enforcement upon request.
(Amends R.S. 40:41(B))